Explore the Family Name Hangen
The meaning of Hangen
German: variant of Hanken.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hangen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hangen had a significant shift in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hangen was ranked 49,965th most common surname; however, by 2010, it fell to 65,593rd. This marks a decrease of 31.28% over the decade. Similarly, the count of people with this surname also dropped from 394 in 2000 to 302 in 2010, signifying a 23.35% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 people with this surname also declined by 33.33%, from 0.15 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,965 | #65,593 | -31.28% |
| Count | 394 | 302 | -23.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.1 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hangen
Regarding ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were no reported instances of the Hangen surname associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities in either 2000 or 2010. However, an interesting development was noted in the number of individuals identifying as 'Two or more races', which increased significantly from 1.27% to 2.65%. Those identifying as White made up the largest percentage, showing a slight increase from 92.89% to 93.71%. Conversely, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 4.57% to 2.98%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.89% | 93.71% | 0.88% |
| Hispanic | 4.57% | 2.98% | -34.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 2.65% | 108.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |